Reading:
A&B: Ch2
Lecture Notes:
Earth Sun Geometry
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I. Two Principal Motions:
a. Rotation
b. Revolution
II. Radiation Geometry:
Sun's Altitude
Day Length
Seasons
Noon Sun Angle
EARTH SUN GEOMETRY
- Display a current image of the Earth, which shows the areas that are in daylight /darkness. (This may take a little while - be patient!) Note the location where the sun is directly overhead is shown.